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The north London derby is always a huge game but Tottenham Hotspur hosting Arsenal this Sunday is absolutely massive.

Hopes of relegation survival and title dreams are both on the line. When did we ever think we’d say that about this fixture?

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But we are, as Spurs are hovering just above the relegation zone as Thomas Frank was fired after a run of just two wins from their last 17 Premier League games. Igor Tudor has come in as interim manager and by the time Spurs kick off on Sunday they could be just two points above the drop zone. With injuries galore, a severe lack of belief and pressure mounting, this derby game could be the making of Spurs. Or, it could be the moment things get even worse in their dreadful domestic season.

On the other side of north London Arsenal are starting to crack under the pressure of the title race as Mikel Arteta’s side have won just two of their last seven Premier League games. They somehow coughed up a 2-0 lead away at bottom club Wolves on Wednesday to draw 2-2. That means their lead atop the table could be cut to one point by the time they kick off on Sunday.

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday (February 22)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch on USA Network

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

There are so many injuries for new manager Igor Tudor to contend with as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Kevin Danso, Pedro Porro, Richarlison and Destiny Udogie all remain out. Add in captain and star center back Cristian Romero being suspended and this is an almighty mess. But Spurs have shown signs of getting things back together in recent weeks with Dominic Solanke’s return from injury giving them a focal point up top. If Spurs can dig in and frustrate Arsenal, they’ve shown they can be dangerous from set pieces and hit teams on the counter. Tudor’s tactics are all about pressing high and going man-for-man across the pitch. Let’s see how quickly Spurs’ players can grasp that.

Arsenal team news, focus

Arteta has some big decisions to make in his lineup as Bukayo Saka could go back out to the right wing to start after being deployed in a central role, while Gabriel Jesus could come in up top to start after Viktor Gyokeres had another poor game against Wolves on Wednesday. Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino remain out while captain Martin Odegaard is battling to be fit. Arteta needs Arsenal to stop making silly defensive errors late in games and hold their nerve. That is easier said than done given what is on the line and their recent history.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal prediction

Thomas Frank has been fired and the main question is who will be the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur?

There are certainly plenty of top candidates, but most of them will be available in the summer. That is a big problem.

Will Spurs make their move for their long-term manager now? Or will they hire a manager on a short-term basis to first keep them up in the Premier League?

Below we analyze the main candidates.

Who will be the new Tottenham Hotspur manager?

Mauricio Pochettino

Okay, so Poch is adored by Spurs’ fans and they realized they probably should have never let him go. The only issue is that Pochettino is in charge of the USMNT and is excited about leading them in a World Cup on home soil this summer. But Poch has consistently spoken of his love for Spurs and with the fans chanting his name on Tuesday, they have made it known who they want in charge. Is there a possibility that Pochettino could take charge of Spurs and still keep the USMNT job? It would be wild but he’s out of contract with the USMNT this summer anyway, so if he doesn’t end up at Spurs now he will be one of the favorites to take the job this summer. And maybe Harry Kane would return with Poch too?

Oliver Glasner

Also out of contract this summer, Glasner will be high on the list of every team in Europe that needs a new coach. His high-pressing style is exciting and he has worked wonders at Crystal Palace under tough circumstances. There is a chance he could leave Palace now and move to Spurs to try and save them and the Austrian coach had an instant impact when he arrived at Palace and kept them up comfortably. From a style point of view Glasner is a really good fit for the squad Spurs have.

Marco Silva

Another manager who has punched above his weight and Silva is out of contract this summer at Fulham. He deserves a chance at one of the big boys and Silva is the kind of character who will ruffle feathers and sort things out. Spurs need that right now and he is hugely experienced with Watford, Everton, and Fulham in the Premier League.

Thomas Tuchel

Another coach who is out of contract this summer after the World Cup with England and there’s no chance Tuchel will take another job before the tournament. But if Spurs go for a short-term hire, perhaps Tuchel would be a great fit for a long-term project and he could take over in the summer. He wins trophies, has high standards, and he also gets on really well with Harry Kane. That could bring him back to Spurs to end his career. Just a thought...

Unai Emery

This would be the best possible choice as a manager but maybe unrealistic. Emery has done a wonderful job at Villa and it’s unlikely he leaves for Spurs. But wouldn’t he love to stick it to Arsenal and revive their bitter rivals? Perhaps. Again, like Glasner, his tactics would work well with a lot of players in this squad and Emery is uncompromising and would sort this group of players out. He wouldn’t leave Villa now though and that is a problem.

Eddie Howe

Perhaps this lines up perfectly for Howe? He is under pressure at Newcastle after a tough season and he could leave as a legend and get stuck in to a new project. This seems a bit of a long shot though and it’s likely Howe will try to see out the season at Newcastle and then discuss where that project is heading.

Extended HLs: Spurs v. Newcastle Matchweek 26  NBC Sports

Two teams desperate for a win to get back on track in the Premier League meet on Tuesday as Spurs host Newcastle.

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How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 2:30pm ET Tuesday (February 10)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: Peacock

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Thomas Frank’s Spurs lost 2-0 at Manchester United on Saturday as captain Cristian Romero was sent off and he let down his team. Spurs are now seriously in the relegation scrap as they sit just six points above the bottom three and despite reaching the Champions League last 16, Frank has to start picking up wins in the league. Fast.

Newcastle lost 3-2 at home to Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Howe was booed by some home fans as they continue to underperform. Newcastle have made the Champions League playoff round but sit just four points above Spurs heading into this game and despite injuries impacting them all season, Howe is under pressure.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs are still without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies and Kevin Danso, while Romero is suspended. All of that adds extra pressure on Frank as he will likely go with the same starting lineup as the defeat at United on Saturday with Dragusin coming in for Romero. Solanke will lead the line up top and be supported by two of Kolo Muani, Simons and Odobert with Gallagher breaking forward from midfield.

Newcastle team news, focus

Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Joelinton and Emil Krafth remain out, while Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon are being assessed. Howe will mix things up a little bit after the poor display at home against Brentford and it’s likely he starts Woltemade, Burn, Elanga and Ramsey.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle prediction

Two teams desperate for a win to get back on track in the Premier League meet on Tuesday as Spurs host Newcastle.

WATCH — Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s Spurs lost 2-0 at Manchester United on Saturday as captain Cristian Romero was sent off and he let down his team. Spurs are now seriously in the relegation scrap as they sit just six points above the bottom three and despite reaching the Champions League last 16, Frank has to start picking up wins in the league. Fast.

Newcastle lost 3-2 at home to Brentford on Saturday as Eddie Howe was booed by some home fans as they continue to underperform. Newcastle have made the Champions League playoff round but sit just four points above Spurs heading into this game and despite injuries impacting them all season, Howe is under pressure.

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 2:30pm ET Tuesday (February 10)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: Peacock

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs are still without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies and Kevin Danso, while Romero is suspended and Djed Spence is battling to be fit. All of that adds extra pressure on Frank as he will likely go with the same starting lineup as the defeat at United on Saturday with Dragusin coming in for Romero. Solanke will lead the line up top and be supported by two of Kolo Muani, Simons and Odobert with Gallagher breaking forward from midfield.

Newcastle team news, focus

Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Joelinton and Emil Krafth remain out, while Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon are being assessed. Howe will mix things up a little bit after the poor display at home against Brentford and it’s likely he starts Woltemade, Burn, Elanga and Ramsey.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle prediction

Extended HLs: Man United v. Spurs Matchweek 25  NBC Sports

Thomas Frank is in big trouble as Tottenham Hotspur’s manager, as they lost 2-0 at Manchester United on Saturday and lost skipper Cristian Romero to an early red card.

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Without a Premier League win in 2026, and during the last seven games, all of a sudden Spurs are in a serious relegation scrap despite making it through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Yes, Frank has had incredible injury problems to deal with, but Spurs should never be in this position.

Here is the latest Thomas Frank reaction after Spurs’ defeat at Manchester United.

Thomas Frank reaction

On a frustrating day: “I think the first 30 minutes were a good away performance at a difficult place against a team with confidence and in a good flow. Then after the red card I am very proud of the players, the resilience, staying in the game mentality. Still be a threat at times to try to create something,” Frank told TNT Sports in the UK. “Very proud of them and then of course we just made the three offensive subs to try and push a bit more but we concede the second. The 60 minutes playing with 10 men, they put everything into it. Very proud of them. Very proud of our fans, who travelled in numbers. You could hear them loud throughout the game.”

On if United’s opening goal happens if Spurs have 11 players on the pitch: “No because that was the area they could exploit. It can always happen, of course. That was the area that got a bit more exposed.”

On Romero being in the headlines this week, the red card and the Spurs skipper feeling like he let his teammates down: “Cristian, first and foremost there is no intention to do the follow through and make a red. I think he clearly goes for the ball, unfortunately the way the rules are it is then a red. Cristian apologized to his teammates in the dressing room.”

On losing your captain for four games, injuries and the squad being very limited: “Yeah, it is. But it is what it is and we need to deal with it.”

On how Spurs move forward from this game: “I think a big area we’ve been working really hard on is the resilience. So we didn’t get a result out of it today but what they showed out there on the pitch I think was incredible. That is what we need to build on going forward to Tuesday night.”

On the Premier League table and if he is speaking to his Spurs players about being in a relegation fight: “Just focusing on the next game and that is Newcastle on Tuesday.”

Asked after the game if he has regrets about making Romero captain: “No regrets. He’s apologized to his teammates in the changing room. I think he’s one of the most important players.”

The Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur player ratings were a lot of fun to dish out as Michael Carrick saw his key players step up to secure a fourth-straight win, while Thomas Frank will be furious with his captain Cristian Romero after his early red card.

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Below are the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur player ratings, with a mark out of 10 and analysis on each player.

Manchester United player ratings

Senne Lammens: 6 - Didn’t have to much to do throughout. A very relaxed outing.

Diogo Dalot: 8 - Some surging runs forward on the right, had some pops from distance and a fine cross for the second goal.

Harry Maguire: 7 - Solid defensively and caused a nuisance from set pieces at the other end.

Lisandro Martinez: 7 - Stepped in to midfield well and got on the ball as much as possible.

Luke Shaw: 7 - Another really solid defensive display and had some chances to score too. Great to see him back fully-fit.

Casemiro: 8 - Went close with a header and kept popping up in dangerous areas. Lucky to not be seriously injured by Romero.

Kobbie Mainoo: 8 - Another assured display in midfield on the ball and so composed in tight areas.

Amad Diallo: 8 - Buzzed around everywhere and caused Spurs so many problems.

Bruno Fernandes: 8 - Kept having a pop and eventually got his goal late on. His quality on the ball is incredible.

Matheus Cunha: 8 - So close to scoring a stunner in the first half and worked so hard from the left.

Bryan Mbeumo: 8 - Took his goal calmly and like Diallo and Cunha, worked so hard in attack to unsettle Spurs.

Substitutes

Benjamin Sesko (on for Cunha, 75'): 7 - A focal point after coming on and played a role in the second goal as his confidence continues to grow.

Noussair Mazraoui (on for Shaw, 87'): N/A

Manuel Ugarte (on for Casemiro, 87'): N/A

Joshua Zirkzee (on for Mbeumo, 87'): N/A

Tottenham Hotspur player ratings

Guglielmo Vicario: 7 - Probably the only Spurs player who could say they had a good game. Some superb saves throughout.

Archie Gray: 6 - Did his best at right back and tried to get forward whenever he could.

Cristian Romero: 2 - Another moment where he lost his head and got a straight red card. After sounding off in the week, he let his teammates down.

Micky Van de Ven: 6 - On his return to the team, battled away in the absence of Romero.

Destiny Udogie: 5 - Had a tough time with Diallo and then subbed off through injury.

Joao Palhinha: 6 - Did well to try and protect the defense and keep it respectable.

Conor Gallagher: 5 - Put in a real shift but couldn’t have an impact on the game going forward.

Pape Matar Sarr: 5 - See above. Worked hard but just couldn’t get on the ball at all.

Wilson Odobert: 5 - Some nice touches but subbed off in the first half due to Romero’s red card.

Dominic Solanke: 6 - Some good hold up play and almost finished off a cross in the first half. A real handful.

Xavi Simons: 6 - Some nice touches in the second half and did his best to try and inspire Spurs to an unlikely point.

With 30 minutes on the clock Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card for Tottenham Hotspur at Manchester United on Saturday, as the Spurs captain once again lost his head.

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After overrunning the ball just outside his own box, Romero lunged into a tackle on Casemiro and his boot was raised and caught Man United’s Brazilian midfielder high on his ankle.

Romero had little complaints and just days after he had been dealt with internally at the club for hitting out at the lack of squad depth at Spurs amid a massive injury crisis, their Argentine center back was sent off again.

Which games will Cristian Romero miss?

Romero has already been sent off once this season, against Liverpool in December, so after getting another red card his punishment is greater than just getting a straight red card.

It means he will now miss the next four Premier League games, including the home game against Newcastle next week, the huge north London derby against Arsenal and London derbies against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

So, injury-hit Spurs will now have to play until March 15 in the Premier League without their best defender and captain. At least Romero will be fresh for their UEFA Champions League action...

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United seek a season-best four-game winning streak when Tottenham Hotspur visit Old Trafford early Saturday.

The Red Devils’ wins over Man City, Arsenal, and Fulham are all part of a seven-match Premier League unbeaten run dating back to Boxing Day, and United have climbed into fourth place with 41 points. That’s five points back of third-place Aston Villa yet barely clear of chasers Chelsea and Liverpool.

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Spurs are looking for a win above anything, winless in six-straight Premier League games. Their latest outing was an impressive fightback to draw Manchester City in North London that came on the heels of a good 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League.

For live updates and highlights throughout Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

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Kick off time: 7:30am ET Saturday

Venue: Old Trafford — Greater Manchester

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch on USA Network

Manchester United team news, focus

OUT: Patrick Dorgu (thigh), Matthijs de Ligt (unspecified - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Mason Mount (knock)

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Kevin Danso (toe), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Richarlison (hamstring), Mohammed Kudus (groin), Lucas Bergvall (ankle), Pedro Porro (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE), Ben Davies (ankle) |QUESTIONABLE: Micky van de Ven (undisclosed), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Cristian Romero (illness), Djed Spence (calf)

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